L’Orange & Solemn Brigham- ‘Vagrant’

L’Orange & Solemn Brigham

Marlowe Debuts Unreleased Track

Just before Autumn began to cleave leaves from the trees, Marlowe (producer L’Orange & emcee Solemn Brigham) released their debut, eponymously titled, roughshod rap record to widespread acclaim from fans. Despite being the duo’s debut album, the record had the type of organic chemistry you expect from well established groups – in part because the L’Orange & Solemn Brigham have been friends for nearly a decade and had been making music since the start.

“Brigham lays down the kind of breathless, jam-packed lines that encourage rewinds.”– Pitchfork

Microwave journalists searched from easy to use comparisons such as Madvillainy, but for discerning listeners the record broke new ground for L’Orange with production that reached into the psychedelic and drew from genres as varying as surf and experimental. Solemn’s original flow and baritone delivery seemed to wrap itself in metaphor and then spin free with the type of rotational energy that left listeners dizzy with the sheer force of bars the newcomer delivered. The vortex created by the two musicians drew fans into a world that felt like a night out in an unfamiliar city yet reminiscent of places you’d always loved. Today, the pair talked with DeadEndHipHop about the record for a new interview and decided to debut an unreleased track for fans as well: Vagrant.

Album Available Now!L’Orange & Solemn Brigham – Marlowe

“A spaced out Afrofuturist mind-f*ck of the highest order”

-Afropunk

Released on Mello Music Group, Marlowe is a triumph of ambition, a rap bricolage blending prohibition and civil rights-era samples with Asian psychedelic rock flourishes. Solemn is an artist perennially seeking something to fight for, channeling energy from the music of the civic rights era, stealing timeless rhythms and inflection from classic funk and soul. An old soul with original ideas, tapping into the eternal reservoir of Sam Cooke to Ice Cube, Otis Redding to Chuck D, Curtis Mayfield to KRS-One.

“plunges into rap’s psychedelic deep end”– Pitchfork

With dazzling cinematic mise en scene, L’Orange crafts a world that sounds like an old-time medicine show dropped into 90s Brooklyn. Cymbals crash, drums pound, fuzzy guitars ride out, a bronze rain of horns cascade. This is gorgeous celestial dust, high-powered fuel with every syllable meticulously ordained. Marlowe cracked the case, but how they did it can only become clear under deeper investigation.

Who is Big Ced? Someone that is always smiling! Someone that is always trying to make sure that he looks out for you. Someone that does not ask of much in return. And someone that knows people. Big Ced is an amazing and accomplished journalist and networker. Big Ced is a veteran and if you do not know him… Stop asking who is Big Ced and get to know him.

BIG CED is a fixture in the classic NY Hip Hop music industry. He is a good guy and a cool dude to know. He knows EVERYONE, very well connected and is still doing his thing in the industry.

DJ Wiz (Kid N Play)DJ/VJThe Video Mix PartyNew York, NY

Big Ced is a passionate about the creative process of entertainment in all forums. He cares about the integrity of vision, relationships,and networking. I have never known Ced not to be a man of his word. I have never worked side-by-side you to know your temperament. I have never argued with you or cried because of you to determine whether you are selfish, mean, judgmental, etc. The Ced that I’ve always known for 20+ years has been a consistent friend who never stopped answering his phone for me whether I was on a hit show or unemployed. I know that you follow-through with your plan,you create opportunity for yourself and others and you work harder than most. I respect you!

Big Lez

professional shit talker with an ear to the streets

Shiana GregoryMedia RelationsDallas, TX

You are an innovator who was ahead of his time as it relates to digital and blogs. You are also very kind and humble . Your life has been about promoting and helping others when so many people are all about self-promotion especially in the entertainment business. I know you have been in the business for a while but I hope you continue to fulfill your purpose as a top creator of content.